konkurranseinstinkt
Syllables
kon-kur-ran-se-in-stinkt
Pronunciation
/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnsəɪnstɪŋkt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
konkurranse, instinkt
The word 'konkurranseinstinkt' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: kon-kur-ran-se-in-stinkt. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ran'). The word is composed of two borrowed roots, 'konkurranse' and 'instinkt', and follows typical Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A natural desire to compete and win.
Competitive instinct
“Han har eit sterkt konkurranseinstinkt.”
“Konkurranseinstinktet dreiv henne til å trene hardt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ran'), which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.
Syllables
kon — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɔ/.. kur — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ʉ/.. ran — Open syllable, onset consonant /r/, vowel /ɑ/.. se — Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ə/.. in — Open syllable, onset consonant /ɪ/, vowel /n/.. stinkt — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /st/, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant /ŋkt/.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel, which serves as the syllable nucleus.
- The 'rr' sequence represents a retroflex flap /rː/.
- The 'ns' cluster is a common and permissible consonant cluster in Nynorsk.
- Stress placement is generally predictable for nouns in Nynorsk.
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